By Pennlive.com HARRISBURG — No more masks. No more restrictions. And, they said, no more tyranny. That was the rally cry of several hundred people who gathered Wednesday on the Capitol steps, calling...

For the MVI St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen will participate in the Day of Mourning this Friday. For Orthodox Christians around the globe, and for all of Christendom, Saint Sophia Cathe...

Helen V. McClurg Helen V. McClurg was born to Ida Virginia “Jennie” and John Peach Jan. 15, 1925, in Charleroi. She passed away on July 21, 2020. With a smile that lit up the world, Helen McClurg deli...

Charles E. “Pete” Kozar Sr., 84, of Donora, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born on Feb. 4, 1936, in Donora, a son of the late Andrew and Margaret Turtz...

Joseph R. “Smokey” Anderson Sr., 71, of Monongahela, Carroll Township, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his family. Born Feb. 23, 1949, in Monongahela, he was the son of the late...

William “Herky” Smichnick Jr., 72, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home. Born April 1, 1948, in West Newton, he was the son of the late William and Eleanor Kopko Sm...

Thomas John Dineen, of Port Vue, age 77, died Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born in McKeesport, on Nov. 23, 1942, the son of the late Thomas and Louise Villella Dineen. He is survived by his sons, R...

Constance Marie Vaira Russell, 71, of Monongahela, passed away on Monday July 20, 2020, after battling brain cancer for four months. Connie graduated from Bentworth High School, Class of 1966 and has ...

Agnes “Aggie” Vargo Strychalski, 89, of Fairhope, Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 19, 1931, in Fayette City, daughter of Andrew ...

By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com While just getting to the midway point of the Mon Valley Independent Summer Basketball League season, it’s hard to say a game is a must win. But for Campy’s Pizza,...

By JOE SABOLEK MVI Sports BeeGraphix used a big first half to pull into a first-place tie with Farmers Insurance Tuesday night in MVISBL action at Marx’s Court Time.   Coach Tim Tyree’s BeeGraphix squ...

By jose Negron jnegron@yourmvi.com The clock continuously ran and the points didn’t matter between Farmers Insurance and Elite Physical Therapy Tuesday night.   Due to a lack of eligible players, prev...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com The canopy at Marion Elementary School collapsed Tuesday afternoon as a strong storm moved through the area.   Jason Zadrozny, building and grounds director in ...

By ERIC SEIVERLING eseiverling@yourmvi.com Drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will soon pay more to use the tolled highway system that spans the commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission ap...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Carnegie Library of Mc-Keesport Director Colleen Denne wants Mon Valley book lovers and those in need of computer access to know that the library’s doors are open.   D...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Allegheny County reported new coronavirus case numbers below 200 for a fourth straight day Tuesday. The county had 139 new cases reported, continuing a streak tha...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com The start of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each year, the festival turns a West Newton field into a magical ki...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com White Oak’s annual community summer event is canceled, but one part of the tradition will carry on. Borough Manager John Palyo said a fireworks display is still planne...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com An annual tradition will continue in the 5-Town region next month. Each year, residents of Roscoe, Stockdale, Allenport, Dunlevy and Elco, have a community-wide stre...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Medical professionals from UPMC McKeesport are providing a local coronavirus testing site for city residents. UPMC McKeesport and the McKeesport Faith Based Organizati...